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so today president obama going to use his bully pulpit. he's going to meet with labor leaders and ceos and he's going to make the case to them that immigration reform is good for the economy. here's a look at who he's going to be meeting with in terms of the labor leaders. richard trumka of the afl-cio, eliseo medina, lloyd blankfein, and arnie sorenson, among others. so those are just a few of the folks with whom he will be meeting this afternoon. of course, time is of the essence, thomas. the president believes he has about a year, year and a half, to really make movements on some of these other policy issues, like gun control, like immigration reform. as you know, he was in minnesota yet, pressing for new gun safety measures. so i think this is a tactic you're going to see this white house continue with over the next several weeks. >> when you say time is of the essence, because of 2014, the midterms coming up. and when we talk about time, we know we have just a week to go until the state of the union address. but we're also learning th
so today president obama going to use his bully pulpit. he's going to meet with labor leaders and ceos and he's going to make the case to them that immigration reform is good for the economy. here's a look at who he's going to be meeting with in terms of the labor leaders. richard trumka of the afl-cio, eliseo medina, lloyd blankfein, and arnie sorenson, among others. so those are just a few of the folks with whom he will be meeting this afternoon. of course, time is of the essence, thomas. the...
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plus, president obama has got a tool that president obama johnson did not have, a weapon. which was to use the state of the union really to set this out for americans. johnson and earlier presidents gave these speeches in the afternoon. they didn't get much attention. if you would have had that pew poll that you mentioned a moment ago, i doubt many americans would have had an opinion, one way or the other. tonight, needless to say, this is going to be a big effort for president obama to reach a lot of americans. >> and one thing that "the new york times" has pointed out, that normally the state of the union is to categorize our strength, the state of our union, they always use the word "strong," at least, we've seen that used -- >> they use it strong, unless they've just come into office, oftentimes, then they say it's not very good, but the fault of the previous guy. >> in "the new york times," they say it's strong, stronger, strongest, one of those words has been used to describe the union in each of the last 17 state of the union addresses. but you're saying that's how
plus, president obama has got a tool that president obama johnson did not have, a weapon. which was to use the state of the union really to set this out for americans. johnson and earlier presidents gave these speeches in the afternoon. they didn't get much attention. if you would have had that pew poll that you mentioned a moment ago, i doubt many americans would have had an opinion, one way or the other. tonight, needless to say, this is going to be a big effort for president obama to reach a...
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friday president obama spoke at a chicago high school. hours later a freshman at the school destiny warren found out her 18-year-old sister was killed by a single gun shot wound to the head. >>> new information about the meteor that exploded on friday. nasa says the meteor was bigger than originally thought. they say the fire ball was 55 feet wide and weighed about 10,000 tons. it was traveling at 40,000 miles per hour when it exploded over siberia. >>> and another milestone for michael jordan. the basketball legend turns 50 today. happy birthday, m.j. >>> that was the pope this morning speaking from his window at the vatican while thousands of people gathered at st. peteers square. this is the pope's second to last sunday before retirement. the pope announced last week he is stepping down by the end of the month. anne thompson with more ont that. >> reporter: more than 50,000 people came to hear the pope. that is double the size of last week's crowd. he spoke to them in six different languages thanking them for their prayers and support
friday president obama spoke at a chicago high school. hours later a freshman at the school destiny warren found out her 18-year-old sister was killed by a single gun shot wound to the head. >>> new information about the meteor that exploded on friday. nasa says the meteor was bigger than originally thought. they say the fire ball was 55 feet wide and weighed about 10,000 tons. it was traveling at 40,000 miles per hour when it exploded over siberia. >>> and another milestone...
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the obama team knows that. >> thanks. i will see you later in the show as well. >> thank you. >> still to come, an icon here in new york city. remembering the man who is first known as america's mayor. ed koch. >> remember if he sees his shadow, six more weeks. no shadow, spring is here. >> what does that groundhog know? punxsatawney phil and the forecast on this groundhog day. i don't know why i'm reading what they said. we will talk about what phil saw and what he said. you are watching msnbc. i don't know where that accent came from. >> so there is no shadow to see and early spring for you and me. >> it's the top hats that make it. america's groundhog, punxsatawney calling it like he sees it. telling the folks no shadow. translation, an early spring. this is phil's 127 prognostication, but the stats are not in his favor. according to the groundhog, he has seen his shadow 100 of 116 times. according to the folks, he has only been right 39% of the time. she no nate silver. i guess that means don't get your mittens just y
the obama team knows that. >> thanks. i will see you later in the show as well. >> thank you. >> still to come, an icon here in new york city. remembering the man who is first known as america's mayor. ed koch. >> remember if he sees his shadow, six more weeks. no shadow, spring is here. >> what does that groundhog know? punxsatawney phil and the forecast on this groundhog day. i don't know why i'm reading what they said. we will talk about what phil saw and what...
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they are planning to votes to repeal obama care and parts of obama care later this year. the governors have a more real problem that they are facing right now. >> and speaking of shifting to the middle, on friday, the obama administration filed a brief calling for the supreme court to strike down the -- do you think that same sex marriage something -- is something that we will see republicans supporting? >> we have seen a lot of softening as being opposed to same sex marriage. with don't ask don't tell in 2010, there were eight republicans that voted for the repeal of that. we have seen a cultural shift and i think that republicans will be swept along by this tide where most people back same sex marriage. it's difficult for republicans to on the one hand argue for limited government. government get off milan sort of politics. but, at the same time, say that government should legislate who should be allowed to get mary. . >> former utah governor john huntsman who ran for president last year wrote, conservatives should start to lead again and push states to join the nine ot
they are planning to votes to repeal obama care and parts of obama care later this year. the governors have a more real problem that they are facing right now. >> and speaking of shifting to the middle, on friday, the obama administration filed a brief calling for the supreme court to strike down the -- do you think that same sex marriage something -- is something that we will see republicans supporting? >> we have seen a lot of softening as being opposed to same sex marriage. with...
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this coming in advance of the trip by joan carry and president obama. >>> president obama laid out an plan and how can he get it done in four years? that may not be his goal. the daily beast said we are looking at obama's 2024 strategy. i want to bring in michael tomasky from the daily beast. what do you mean the 2024 strategy? >> i mean, i mean this, let's face it he cannot get them all passed. especially if the republicans control the house of representatives after the 2014 elections. it's not in the cards. i think he knows this, he is not a stupid guy. he must know this. what is he trying to do? i think he is trying to shift the center of gravity of american politics over the longer term to shift things away from the republican agenda. and saying, this is what we need to get done and if i do not get it all done. that is okay. we can continue on the path. >> this is confounding to the conventional political class. it's a misuse of political capital, to them, a politician is supposed to play it safe and profess his goals only things that are politically, potentially attainable. why d
this coming in advance of the trip by joan carry and president obama. >>> president obama laid out an plan and how can he get it done in four years? that may not be his goal. the daily beast said we are looking at obama's 2024 strategy. i want to bring in michael tomasky from the daily beast. what do you mean the 2024 strategy? >> i mean, i mean this, let's face it he cannot get them all passed. especially if the republicans control the house of representatives after the 2014...
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last night president obama called it a bad idea. maxine waters, ranking member of the house financial services committee, joins me coming up. [ male announcer ] need help keeping your digestive balance in sync? try align. it's the number one ge recommended probiotic that helps maintain digestive balance. ♪ stay in the groove with align. ♪ need help keeping your digestive balance in sync? try align. it's a probiotic that fortifies your digestive system with healthy bacteria 24/7. because your insides set the tone. stay in the groove with align. [ nyquil bottle ] just reading your label. wait...you relieve nasal congestion? sure don't you? [ nyquil bottle ] dude! [ female announcer ] tylenol® cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion. nyquil® cold and flu doesn't. hi victor! mom? i know you got to go in a minute but this is a real quick meal, that's perfect for two! campbell's chunky beef with country vegetables, poured over rice! [ male announcer ] campbell's chunky soup. it fills you up right. a hairline fracture
last night president obama called it a bad idea. maxine waters, ranking member of the house financial services committee, joins me coming up. [ male announcer ] need help keeping your digestive balance in sync? try align. it's the number one ge recommended probiotic that helps maintain digestive balance. ♪ stay in the groove with align. ♪ need help keeping your digestive balance in sync? try align. it's a probiotic that fortifies your digestive system with healthy bacteria 24/7. because...
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and repeal obama care or not? are conservatives giving up the fight against the affordable care act? plus, can two texas twins help turn texas blue? jacob weissburg will be here to discuss superstars castro. >> it's wayne's world, and it is not excellent. what wane lapierre said this time. all that that when "now" starts in a mere 180 seconds. [ kitt ] you know what's impressive? a talking car. but i'll tell you what impresses me. a talking train. this ge locomotive can tell you exactly where it is, what it's carrying, while using less fuel. delivering whatever the world needs, when it needs it. ♪ after all, what's the point of talking if you don't have something important to say? ♪ plays a key role throughout our lives. one a day men's 50+ is a complete multivitamin designed for men's health concerns as we age. it has 7 antioxidants to support cell health. one a day men's 50+. it has 7 antioxidants to support cell health. with an intuitive motion activated lid and seat,ad bold makes sure you'll never have to
and repeal obama care or not? are conservatives giving up the fight against the affordable care act? plus, can two texas twins help turn texas blue? jacob weissburg will be here to discuss superstars castro. >> it's wayne's world, and it is not excellent. what wane lapierre said this time. all that that when "now" starts in a mere 180 seconds. [ kitt ] you know what's impressive? a talking car. but i'll tell you what impresses me. a talking train. this ge locomotive can tell you...
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president obama's appointment and he should have an up or down vote. i think that harry reid should go back and reconsider the whole idea about the filibuster negotiation they had last month. but, i mean, they have asked for five years of financial records from chuck hagel, they were comfortable for one year of financial records from mitt romney and suddenly for a person with few responsibilities they want more records, completely inconsistent. >> as we see from plymoupolitic republicans see the writing on the wall, but that doesn't mean they won't drag out the proceedings to extract every possible concession they can get and weaken the nominees and the white house in the process. susan, doesn't this look weird to everybody? especially when we talk about chuck hagel because basically john mccain gave john kerry a piggy back ride to his hearing. he was the biggest obstacle in the hagel hearing. and john kerry voted against the iraq surge too just like hagel did. what's the difference? >> it's not hagel's a republican or democrat, it shouldn't matter, he
president obama's appointment and he should have an up or down vote. i think that harry reid should go back and reconsider the whole idea about the filibuster negotiation they had last month. but, i mean, they have asked for five years of financial records from chuck hagel, they were comfortable for one year of financial records from mitt romney and suddenly for a person with few responsibilities they want more records, completely inconsistent. >> as we see from plymoupolitic republicans...
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we want to show you live pictures from capitol hill where president obama will speak this hour at the unveiling of a statue of civil rights pioneer rosa parks, the first of an african-american woman to stand in the capitol statuary hall. parks became an icon in 1955 after refusing to vacate her seat to a white passenger on a bus in montgomery, alabama. that act of defiance resulted in her arrest and a bus boycott led by a pastor named martin luther king. not far from the capital the supreme court is hearing arguments on a key provision on whether the 1965 voting acts law has outlived its productivity it is considered one of the most effective and powerful civil rights statutes in american history. in the high court bulls eye is section five which requires nine states with a history of discrimination to clear any proposed change in voting rules with the federal government. it also partially covers districts in seven other states. the act was reauthorized in 2006. democrats from the hill held a news conference late this morning on the steps of the court to call for section five to be up
we want to show you live pictures from capitol hill where president obama will speak this hour at the unveiling of a statue of civil rights pioneer rosa parks, the first of an african-american woman to stand in the capitol statuary hall. parks became an icon in 1955 after refusing to vacate her seat to a white passenger on a bus in montgomery, alabama. that act of defiance resulted in her arrest and a bus boycott led by a pastor named martin luther king. not far from the capital the supreme...